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Sonny Rollins, giant of jazz and the saxophone, has died

Le Monde (English) · May 26, 2026, 10:25 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The creator of some 20 albums that are landmarks in the history of jazz, the former collaborator of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis pioneered a unique form of marathon concert. He died on May 25 at the age of 95.

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